Biography
Who is Zoltán Gera?
Early life and career beginnings
Zoltán Gera was born in Pécs, Hungary, on April 22, 1979. He stands at a height of 183 centimeters and began his professional path playing for Harkány SE in 1996.
After spending one year with Harkány SE, Zoltán joined Pécsi Mecsek FC in 1997. During his three-year spell at the club, he made 87 appearances and scored 16 goals before moving to Ferencváros in July 2000.
Club career highlights
During his four-year spell at Ferencváros, Zoltán played 115 league games and scored 32 goals. He won the Hungarian league title in 2001 and 2004, alongside the Magyar Kupa in 2003 and 2004, and the Szuperkupa in 2004. He later returned to the club and won the Hungarian League championship in 2016.
In July 2004, Zoltán moved to English Premier League club West Bromwich Albion for a fee of 1.5 million pounds. He quickly became an integral part of the squad, scoring six league goals in his first season and appearing in all 38 league matches. He later helped Albion gain promotion during the 2007 to 2008 season.
In June 2008, Zoltán joined Fulham on a free transfer. He played a major role in their run to the 2010 UEFA Europa League Final, scoring crucial goals including a memorable performance against Juventus. He was voted the fans player of the season for Fulham's 2009 to 2010 campaign.
International career
Zoltán earned his first international cap for the Hungary national team in February 2002 against Switzerland. Throughout his international career, he played numerous matches and scored key goals for his country in various qualifying campaigns.
He represented Hungary at the 2016 UEFA European Championship in France. During the tournament, he scored a well-known half-volley against Portugal, becoming one of the oldest goalscorers in the history of the competition.
Birthday and age
Zoltán Gera was born on April 22, 1979, which makes Zoltán 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Zoltán shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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